WASHINGTON, /U.S. Newswire/ — On Sept. 29, on the set with Oprah Winfrey, 19-year old champion wrestler Kyle Maynard unveiled his autobiography “No Excuses “to the world. Within minutes, he had won the hearts of millions around the world, making his book an instant success and landing the young athlete a spot on the New York Times Bestseller List as well as Publisher’s Weekly.
In his book, which debuted at No. 20 on the New York Times list and climbed up to No. 12 where it will appear on Oct. 23, Kyle shares how he overcame his physical disabilities to achieve his dream of becoming a championship athlete and living a “normal “life, despite being born as a congenital amputee — missing his limbs below the elbows and knees. Driven by his will to succeed, supported by a devoted family, and inspired by his strong faith, Kyle has excelled at nearly everything he has attempted in life — on and off the wrestling mat. From playing middle school football to becoming a high school wrestling champion to breaking world records in weightlifting, Kyle Maynard has inspired millions around the world with his simple life’s message: No Excuses.
At just 19 years old, Kyle Maynard has already achieved greatness, including:
— Being inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame (June 2005)
— Receiving the Medal of Courage from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (June 2005)
— Winning the world record in the modified bench press (March 2005)
— Receiving the ESPY award for the Best Athlete with a Disability
— Being honored with the President’s Award for Courage
— Being named to the Georgia chapter, National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Georgia State Wresting Hall of Fame
Kyle Maynard has been featured on numerous television and radio shows this season, including Oprah, Oxygen’s Oprah-After the Show, ABC’s 20/20 and CNN’s Larry King Live. He will also be a guest on ABC’s hit show Extreme Make-Over: Home Edition in November, where he will inspire a family to never give up hope.
“As a champion weightlifter and wrestler, Kyle Maynard is the real deal. But as a champion human being, he is one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met, “said California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
To receive a review copy or to schedule an interview with Kyle Maynard please contact Angela Phelps at [email protected] or 202-216-0601 ext 488.
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